Research Scientist-Center for Psychiatric Genetics
Research Scientist-Center for Psychiatric Genetics
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Job Description
Hourly Pay Range:
$42.54 - $65.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidates expertise and years of experience among other factors.Position Highlights:
- Position: Research Scientist- Center for Psychiatric Genetics
- Location: Evanston IL
- Full Time
- Hours: Monday-Friday hours and flexible work schedules
A Brief Overview:
The main research interest at CPG is to use a functional genomics approach for dissecting the molecular and cellular basis of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The Center performs multi-omics studies of these disorders. The Research Scientist is expected to serve as a Co-Investigator to lead/direct the genomics and imaging data analyses for existing federally funded projects while developing ones own externally-funded projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director. No initial independent funding is required but a successful candidate is expected to support a portion of their effort through external grants or contracts through the role of Co-Investigator and to submit grant applications and proposals to internal and external sponsors to obtain their own independent project funding within 3-5 years of starting in the position. While candidates with bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred an ideal candidate is expected to have the motivation and potential to develop independent externally-funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
What you will do:
- Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects with responsibilities including but not limited to: monitoring research budgets developing and managing research projects designing experiments and procedures and performing analysis for publication and presentation
- As a Co-Investigator lead the data analyses of different projects and provide bioinformatic and computational support to the research programs at CPG
- Supervise Research Assistants Post-docs students and other laboratory personnel conducting experimental procedures and data collection.
- Participate in national or international scientific/professional meetings as speaker/presenter
- Submit grant applications to internal and external sponsors for research projects as a Principal Investigator/Program Director
- Contribute manuscripts annually as a primary author or senior author for manuscripts submitted to peer reviewed journals
What you will need:
- Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D. including those conferred outside of the U.S.)
- Experience: Between 2-5 years of experience after conferral of doctorate either as postdoctoral fellow in a professional research laboratory Assistant Professor or a combination thereof.
- Preferred Skills: Bioinformatics or genomics background and skills are preferred. Strong motivation and potential to develop independent externally-funded research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders is a plus
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical Dental and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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Employment Type
Full-Time
